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The government subsidized (giving money) the building of tracks and then the companies used that money to build more tracks.

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they offered subsidies to build the railroad, gave federal loans, and land once they were finished

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land and loans :D

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By giving out land

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Q: How did the government encourage the building of the railroad?
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